
GHZ BGA Socket (direct mount - hardware)
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Assembly Instructions
Tooling holes have to be designed into the target PCB for this version of the GHz BGA socket
1. Install the socket base assembly on the target PCB with the hardware (round head 0-80 screws) provided (see Detail A for
orientation).
2. Place BGA package (solder ball side down) into the socket. NOTE: BGA orientation on target PCB is cr itical.
3. Place the compession plate (if required*) on top of the BGA package.
4. Install the socket top assembly with the hardware provided (flat head 0-80 screws).
5. Turn the compression screw clockwise, until it makes contact with the compression plate or the BGA package.
6. Turn an additional 1/8th of a turn.
Socket
Top Assembly
BGA Package
Socket Base Assembly
Target PCB with SMT pads
Compression Screw
Socket Lid
Flat head Screw
Compression plate
Socket Base
Dowel pin
Angle wire elastomer
*Ironwood Electronics technical staff will determine (from your package spec) if a compression plate is required
© 2000 IRONWOOD ELECTRONICS, INC.
Tele: (800) 404-0204
www.ironwoodelectronics.com
Round head Screw
Filename: GAD.mcd, Rev B, 3/12/01, IP

GHZ BGA Socket (direct mount - hardware)
Assembly Instructions
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Top View
Orientation Mark
DETAIL A
Socket Base
PATTERN OFFSET
(CLOSER TO RIGHTSIDE
TOOLING HOLES)
Side View
Offset
NOTE: WHEN PLACING SOCKET BASE ASSEMBLY,
ORIENTATION MARK SHOULD BE ON THE UPPER
LEFT CORNER AS SHOWN IN THE TOP VIEW.
© 2000 IRONWOOD ELECTRONICS, INC.
Tele: (800) 404-0204
www.ironwoodelectronics.com
Filename: GAD.mcd, Rev B, 3/12/01, IP